Wednesday | Vancouver Television
Fish farm critics petition B.C.'s highest court
“This industry is impacting wild salmon at its current size, expansion is indefensible”
Some of the most vocal critics of fish farming on the West Coast are teaming up to stop the provincial government from having the authority to regulate fish farms. via Vancouver Television
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Aquaculture Forum & PollsWednesday | The Florida Times Union
Cyclone could cause long-term food shortages in Myanmar
“There is likely going to be incredible shortages in the next 18 to 24 months”
Cyclone Nargis has devastated Myanmar's agriculture heartland, known as its rice bowl, experts said Wednesday, and could result in long-term food shortages for the impoverished country. via The Florida Times Union
Tuesday May 6 | Globe and Mail
Opponents call for end to fish farms
“We think the oceans should be regulated by the federal government and not the provincial government.”
Biologist Alexandra Morton said she and an association of gillnetters, the Vessels Owners Association and the Wilderness Tourism Association filed a petition Tuesday in B.C. Supreme Court. via Globe and Mail
Tuesday May 6 | The Hindu
The building housed the only research facility in city - Photo: K.Pichumani The demolition of the building in progress. via The Hindu
Sunday May 4 | VietNamNet
Salt makers rake in the dough on rising prices
“We cannot ban farmers from making salt. We have warned them not to destroy aquaculture raising areas to make salt, since the price of salt has always been fluctuating and irregular. But farmers all see the short-term profit”
Sharp increases in the price of salt has compelled salt workers in the Mekong Delta region to fill up their aquaculture areas to produce salt again. via VietNamNet
Saturday May 3 | Hampton Roads Daily Press
Disaster status eyed for Md. crab fishery
“We will keep our watermen working on things that bring back the bay while we are waiting for (the crab) population to rebound”
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has asked the U.S. commerce secretary to declare the Chesapeake Bay 's blue crab fishery a federal disaster - a move that officials hope will generate $15 million to create jobs ... via Hampton Roads Daily Press
Thursday May 1 | Daily India
Company invests in Salmon-meat hot dogs
A Norwegian food manufacturer said it will invest about $8 million to make a tasty hot dog from salmon meat. via Daily India
Wednesday Apr 30 | Innovations-report.com
Pharmaceutical use in Norwegian fish farming in 2001-2007
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has published an overview of sales of various drugs used in fish breeding in Norway from 2001-2007. The sales are shown in kilograms of active ingredient; ... via Innovations-report.com
Tuesday Apr 29 | Imaging Magazine
Chilean Salmon Farm Enhances Security With ioimage Intelligent Video Edge Devices
“The solution had to be capable of detecting intrusion by boats and unauthorized persons, while differentiating between marine predators and harmless small animals entering the perimeter.”
The second largest producer of farmed salmon after Norway, Chile experiences up to $2 million a year in theft of salmon and salmon eggs. via Imaging Magazine
Sunday Apr 27 | War on Terrorism
Fish Farms Make Comeback in Iraq's Babil Province
“After securing our area of operations in MND-C, our goal is achieving sustainable security for the people of our towns and villages”
Fish farms have begun to thrive in Iraq's Babil province, as Task Force Marne soldiers take on a critical role in rebuilding this vital industry. via War on Terrorism
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